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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2004 🢒 Malibu 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Mechanical - 2.2L (L61) 🢒 Exhaust Camshaft, Bearing Cap, and Lash Adjuster Installation

    Object Number: 412197 Size: SH
  1. Install the hydraulic element lash adjusters into their bores in the cylinder head. Apply lubricant GM P/N 12345501 (Canadian P/N 992704) or equivalent to hydraulic element lash adjuster.

    2. Object Number: 412514 Size: SH
  2. Lubricate the valve tips with GM P/N 12345501 (Canadian P/N 992704) or equivalent.

    3. Object Number: 412194 Size: SH

    Important: Used roller followers must be returned to the original position on the camshaft. If the camshaft is being replaced, the roller followers actuated by the camshaft must also be replaced.

  3. Position the roller followers on the tip of the valve stem and on the lash adjustor, apply lubricant GM P/N 12345501 (Canadian P/N 992704) or equivalent.

    4. Object Number: 412191 Size: SH
  4. Set the exhaust camshaft on top of the roller followers in the camshaft bearing journals. Lubricate with GM P/N 12345501 (Canadian P/N 992704) or equivalent.
  5. Install the camshaft bearing caps and hand start the camshaft cap bolts.

    6. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 466547 Size: SH
  6. The timing chain sprocket alignment notch should be oriented to the 2 o' clock position.
  7. Tighten the camshaft bearing cap bolts in increments of 3 turns until they are seated, lubricate.

    8. Tighten
    Tighten the camshaft bearing caps to 10 N·m (89 lb in).